Patent application number | Description | Published |
20140271354 | METHODS AND SOLUTIONS FOR KILLING OR DEACTIVATING BACTERIA - Exemplary methods for killing or deactivating bacteria are provided herein. One exemplary method includes providing a plasma system and a filter below the plasma system. Energizing the plasma generator to create indirect plasma downstream of the filter and activating a fluid with the indirect plasma and applying the activated fluid to bacteria is shown to deactivate and kill bacteria. | 09-18-2014 |
20150094647 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERY OF MOLECULES ACROSS LAYERS OF TISSUE - Exemplary methods of opening pores and moving molecules into tissue comprising, applying plasma to the surface of tissue and applying a carrier including one or more molecules to the surface of the tissue are disclosed herein. | 04-02-2015 |
20150151135 | TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF DNA VACCINES USING NON-THERMAL PLASMA - Exemplary systems and methods of delivering DNA vaccines are disclosed herein. An exemplary methodology of delivering DNA vaccines includes providing a plasma generator for applying plasma to a treatment area for a sufficient period of time to open one or more pores. Applying a topical DNA vaccine to the treatment area and waiting for a period of time to allow the DNA vaccine to travel through the one or more pores. The exemplary methodology further includes applying plasma to the treatment area at a setting sufficient to cause intracellular uptake of the DNA vaccine. | 06-04-2015 |
20150157870 | SHAPE CONFORMING FLEXIBLE DIELECTRIC BARRIER DISCHARGE PLASMA GENERATORS - Exemplary embodiments of shape conforming dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma generators are disclosed herein. One exemplary embodiment includes a flexible pad and a plurality of electrodes located in the pad within close proximity of each other, and a flexible dielectric barrier surrounding the plurality of electrodes and separating the plurality of electrodes from each other. Wherein when a high voltage pulse is applied to one or more of the plurality of electrodes, plasma is produced between a surface of the flexible pad and a portion of the body in close proximity to the flexible pad. | 06-11-2015 |
20150209595 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTRACELLULAR AND INTERCELLULAR DELIVERY OF MOLECULES, DRUGS, VACCINES AND THE LIKE - An exemplary method of delivering drugs or vaccines includes applying a series of first electrical signals to an electrode to generate plasma. The first electrical pulses having a first duration, first voltage amplitude, and first rise time. Applying molecules, drugs or vaccines to an area of skin contacted by the plasma; and applying a series of second electrical signals to the electrode to generate plasma to contact the area of the skin. The second electrical pulses have a second duration, second voltage amplitude, and second rise time. The duration for the first electrical pulses is shorter than the duration for the second electrical pulses. The voltage amplitude of the second electrical pulses is larger than the first electrical pulses. The rise time of the second electrical pulses is shorter than the first electrical pulses. | 07-30-2015 |
20150265736 | METHODS AND SOLUTIONS FOR KILLING OR DEACTIVATING SPORES - Exemplary methods and systems for killing or deactivating spores include applying a fluid to a surface containing a spore; and applying direct or indirect plasma to the surface for a period of time. In some embodiments, the fluid includes water. In some embodiments, the spore is | 09-24-2015 |
20150306258 | PLASMA STERILIZATION OF CORNEAL TISSUE - Exemplary methods of treating tissue that has been harvested for transplant are disclosed herein. An exemplary method of preparing corneal tissue for transplant includes obtaining corneal tissue that has been harvested for transplanting and exposing the corneal tissue to a plasma-activated fluid for a period of time. | 10-29-2015 |
20150373923 | TREATED SPROUT PLANTS WITH DECREASED BACTERIAL VIABILITY AND METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR MAKING THE SAME - Plasma treatment devices for reducing bacterial viability, enhancing stem growth, enhancing root growth or increasing germination times are disclosed herein. In addition, a treated sprout plant treated with a plasma activate medium or plasma with decreased bacterial viability relative to an untreated sprout plant. The treated sprout plant has at least a 1-log reduction in bacterial viability relative to the untreated sprout plant. Methods and apparatuses of producing the treated sprout plant are also provided. | 12-31-2015 |